2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Blackhawk | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3250 mm |
